The tariff classification of sauna belts from Taiwan.
Issued November 19, 1991 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6307.90.9490
Headings: 6307
Product description
The belts are made of a knit nylon fabric bonded to neoprene rubber. The knit nylon fabric forms the outer surface. The descriptive literature indicates that the articles are designed to help trim thighs and waist when worn during daily activities.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the sauna belts will be 6307.90.9490, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles.
Full text
NY 868264 NOV 19 1991 CLA-2-63:S:N:N3G:345 868264 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9490 Mr. Eli Billauer Import Manager Jobar International, Inc. P.O. Box 4487 Inglewood, California 90309-4487 RE: The tariff classification of sauna belts from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Billauer: In your letter dated October 14, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples submitted are sauna belts which consist of one waist belt and two thigh belts. The belts are made of a knit nylon fabric bonded to neoprene rubber. The knit nylon fabric forms the outer surface. The descriptive literature indicates that the articles are designed to help trim thighs and waist when worn during daily activities. The applicable subheading for the sauna belts will be 6307.90.9490, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles...Other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 7 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport
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